HIST 130 - Introduction to East Asia

Institution:

University of San Diego

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Description:

This course focuses primarily on the histories of China and Japan from the mid-19th century to the present. While placing the stories of these two countries in a cultural and historical framework, narrated chronologically, it will pay special attention to the similarities and differences between them, as well as the interplay between domestic forces in the two societies and the external impetus. The course will also address issues concerning the historical developments in Korea, and discuss the contemporary experiences of Taiwan and Hong Kong. Through this class, students are expected to understand the cultural traditions of East Asia, the causal relationships between key historical events, the complexities of East Asia-U.S. relations and the role that East Asian countries are playing in today's changing world. (lower-division requirement for the Asian studies minor)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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